Cyber Network Defence Analyst

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

Are you inspired by protecting New Zealand?

Looking for a role where your expertise will be highly valued?

About us

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand's cyber defence. We fulfil the cyber security responsibilities of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, and provide cyber security services to all New Zealanders - from individuals and small businesses and organisations up to large enterprises, government, and critical national infrastructure.

The role

As Cyber Network Defence (CND) Analysts, we defend Aotearoa New Zealand from the most serious and sophisticated cyber-attacks, as our foreign adversaries are often well resourced, highly skilled and good at concealment. We constantly need to be aware of who the real adversary might be, what their objectives and targets are, and how best to uncover their trail to defeat them.

You will be joining a collaborative, high-performing and passionate team of cyber security professionals, striving to understand and counter sophisticated cyber-borne threats against Aotearoa New Zealand's information infrastructures of significance.

Key responsibilities:
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat environment, including the tactics, techniques and procedures of malicious cyber actors
Contribute to the detection and understanding of advanced malicious cyber activity
Contribute to the discovery and analysis of new or emerging cyber threats
Document and report on advanced malicious cyber activity to share with colleagues and enable advice to impacted NZ victims computer network exploitation events

This is your opportunity to bring your analytical expertise and enthusiasm to our unique and supportive environment. The role is interesting, challenging and you'll get to work with fascinating data and insights.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

Medical insurance and vision care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Great work-life balance

Who we're looking for

First and foremost, we are seeking candidates that are knowledgeable and passionate about cyber security with a strong desire to contribute to our mission to protect Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated, adaptable and can demonstrate sound judgement.

You will ideally bring:
Experience in IT security or network defence or penetration testing
Knowledge of common network defence and attack tools and techniques
Excellent knowledge of network protocols or host internals
Programming/scripting experience
A willingness to try new things, be innovative and push boundaries of traditional CND techniques
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Level 2 CND Analysts are expected to be an expert in computer and network security and to specialise in at least one area of network defence
Level 3 CND Analysts are expected to be an expert in computer and network security and a specialist in multiple areas of network defence. It is also expected they have experience with NZIC systems, tools and data

Appointing range for each level:
Level 1 - $87,048 - $92,851

Level 2 - $103,009 - $109,876

Level 3 - $120,358 - $128,383

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance

Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting

Job Details

Reference #

9009

Location(s)

Wellington

Salary

Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%) , Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%) , Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)

Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role

Closes on

24 Aug 2025 23:55

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

Job level(s)

Experienced

Expertise

Analyst, Cyber Security